Question on Conicals
11-28-2007, 09:03 AM
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Question on Conicals
I just picked up some T/C 275 gr Maxihunter's to try in my 50 caliber Winchester X-150. It seems as if no bullet-sabot combination works. I've tried a few. The barrel's just too darn tight.
Anyways, I vaguely remember hearing something about a cardboard or felt pad going between the conical and the powder charge. Is this necessary? Does it just provide a better gas seal? Also, am I correct in assuming I can just pick up a bunch from Basspro or GanderMountain? Is there concern about the pad not going flat over the powder charge (bunching up)? Thanks for the advice, y'all. Sooner or later I'll figure this gun out.
-- B
Anyways, I vaguely remember hearing something about a cardboard or felt pad going between the conical and the powder charge. Is this necessary? Does it just provide a better gas seal? Also, am I correct in assuming I can just pick up a bunch from Basspro or GanderMountain? Is there concern about the pad not going flat over the powder charge (bunching up)? Thanks for the advice, y'all. Sooner or later I'll figure this gun out.
-- B
11-28-2007, 10:00 AM
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Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 771
RE: Question on Conicals
Called Felt Wads and yes I use them with conicals with very good results. Can find here reasonably:
www.trackofthewolf.com
T/C Maxi's are ok conicals. Don't push them too fast or they (and pretty much any other conical) will "strip" the rifling and lead-foul the bore - poor accuracy.
What powder, primer and projectiles and loads have you tried?
Hodgdon 777 FFG powder should work very well.Start out with thebelow mentioned projectiles with say aboiut 70-100gr FFG
Try shooting from a clean bore every time. I find the greatest consistancy for POI and loading is much easier on a clean dry bore than a fouled one.
Hereare a few projectiles (there are others)that should fit even the tightest bores:
[ul][*]Powerbelt Aerotips or Platinums, even though I'm not a fan they do load easily.[*]Hornady Great Pains 385gr Conical (with a felt wad). Great conical.[*]Hornady 240gr XTP with Green Sabot. (I have yet to find an ML that would not shoot these decent enough for hunting).[/ul]
Tahquamenon
www.trackofthewolf.com
T/C Maxi's are ok conicals. Don't push them too fast or they (and pretty much any other conical) will "strip" the rifling and lead-foul the bore - poor accuracy.
What powder, primer and projectiles and loads have you tried?
Hodgdon 777 FFG powder should work very well.Start out with thebelow mentioned projectiles with say aboiut 70-100gr FFG
Try shooting from a clean bore every time. I find the greatest consistancy for POI and loading is much easier on a clean dry bore than a fouled one.
Hereare a few projectiles (there are others)that should fit even the tightest bores:
[ul][*]Powerbelt Aerotips or Platinums, even though I'm not a fan they do load easily.[*]Hornady Great Pains 385gr Conical (with a felt wad). Great conical.[*]Hornady 240gr XTP with Green Sabot. (I have yet to find an ML that would not shoot these decent enough for hunting).[/ul]
Tahquamenon
